Deadline: June 6, 2025
Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University for Undergraduate Studies 2025/2026. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University aims to deepen inclusive University education and empower 1,000 young people from Africa to make meaningful contributions to national and regional development.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University will provide scholarships for 10 years at the main campus for Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree) and Graduate levels. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program will support talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa who are facing economic barriers in pursuing university education.
Scholarship
The scholars will receive holistic support which includes:
- Tuition and functional fees
- Laptops, books and other learning materials
- Accommodation, bedding’s and meals
- Medical insurance
- Stipend
- Transport to and from home
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University’s main campus, an applicant must belong to one of the following categories: Ugandan nationals, refugees, students with disabilities, internally displaced young people, or international students, and fulfil the following conditions;
- The applicant must have applied for admission to Makerere University’s main campus under the private sponsorship scheme for the academic year 2025/2026.
- The Applicant must have either;
- Completed their advanced secondary level education (or its equivalent) in an African country or
- Hold second class/credit diploma from any recognized institution or
- Must have passed the mature age entry of Makerere University
- The Applicant should be experiencing financial hardships.
- The Applicant should not be a holder of any other scholarship, including the Government of Uganda Scholarship.
- The Applicant should not have completed any undergraduate degree Programme.
- The Applicant should have demonstrated leadership potential and/or community service.
- The Applicant should be 28 years old or younger at the time of the application deadline.
- Applicants in the Refugee or Persons with Disabilities categories should be 32 years old or younger at the time of the application deadline.
Application
The application submission deadline is Friday, 6th June 2025, at 11:59 PM EAT.
For more information, visit MCFSP at Makerere University.
